Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah highly valued the strong cooperation it has been sharing with China.
“The State Government attaches great importance to a good relationship with China. As highlighted by Consul General Dr Huang Shi Fang in her speech just now, our efforts in improving the relationship between Sabah and China have produced fruitful outcomes over the past years.
“Sabah has conducted friendly exchanges with several provinces and cities in China as a result,” he said at the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Chinese Consulate at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), here, Monday night.
The reception was graced by Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin.
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“I had the opportunity to meet investors and invite them to explore business and investment opportunities in Sabah. Since then there have been numerous engagements between the State and Chinese investors. I am confident of a positive outcome,” he said.
Hajiji said there has already been a strong momentum and cooperation between Sabah and China in many areas of cooperation including investment, trade and culture.
“There is much we can mutually do to play an active role and enhance friendly ties, exchanges and cooperation. I wish to thank the Chinese Consul General for actively promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and Sabah,” he said.
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